Beasts on the Street at Newcastle Puppetry Festival

Sat Apr 19 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7, United Kingdom | Newcastle Upon Tyne

Moving Parts Arts
Publisher/HostMoving Parts Arts
Beasts on the Street at Newcastle Puppetry Festival
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Beasts on the Street is back! Giant creatures will roam Northumberland Street to open Newcastle Puppetry Festival 2025 with roaming walkabout performances between 11am-4pm. Come and stroke a giant deer’s nose, hug an elephant trunk, and help the Jabberwocky to spread its wings. Don’t miss the Toon Underground community parade at 2pm with live music and over 100 participants! Roaming acts and the parade will enter Northumberland Street from the Pilgrim Street end, near Fenwicks.
INDIVIDUAL ACT TIMINGS:
Delilah the Elephant by Jo Feijo and Moving Parts Arts: 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm
Victorian Time Travellers by Bell & Bullock: 11.15am, 12.45pm
Eikthynir the Elk by Red Thing Creations: 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm
Jabberwocky by Rag & Bone: 12pm midday, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
Dragon Tamer by Keep Drawing, Charlie!: 11.45am, 1.15pm, 3.15pm
TOON UNDERGROUND PARADE: 2pm
FREE and no booking required!
For the wider ticketed programme: https://www.movingpartsarts.com/whatson
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Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7, United Kingdom

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